Chemistry (Falz and Simi EP)
| Chemistry |
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| EP by Falz and Simi |
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| Released |
October 27, 2016 (2016-10-27) |
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| Recorded |
2016 |
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| Genre |
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| Length |
23:09 |
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| Label |
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| Producer |
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| Falz chronology |
Stories That Touch
(2016) |
Chemistry
(2016) |
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| Simi chronology |
Restless
(2014) |
Chemistry
(2016) |
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Chemistry is a collaborative EP by Nigerian rapper Falz and singer Simi. It was jointly released by BahdGuys Records and X3M Music on October 27, 2016.
Background and promotion
Prior to the release of the EP, there had been relationship rumours between both recording artistes ever since the release of their collaborative singles, "Jamb Question" and "Soldier".[1] The promotion of the EP saw them release pre-wedding-themed photos on social media before they finally announced the release of the EP in an industry night event where they jointly performed.[2][3]
Critical reception
Upon its release, Chemistry was met with positive reviews from mainstream music critics. Oghene Michael of 360Nobs described the project as an "experiment of the word "art"".[4] Respected music critic, Joey Akan of Pulse Nigeria highlighted the marketing aspect of the project, stating that the duo "capitalized on the very sentiments of the public to create a product that can be sold for value".[5] He went on to give the EP 4 stars out of 5, describing it as "a celebration of a working relationship that people spend a lifetime trying to find and hold on to".[6]
In a mixed review, BellaNaija's Adetoye Shokunbi argued that "Chemistry is an album larger than itself", before he went on to notice that "Simi’s continued biting of Bollywood melodies and Falz’ predictable Yoruba-accented shtick may raise questions about authenticity and freshness".[7] Taofik Bankole of Nigerian Entertainment Today was critical about the production and arrangement of the EP, describing it as "top notch" and rating it 4 out of 5 stars, stating that, "this project tells us what we already know about Falz and Simi’s music, [....], the world already knows no duo will ever have a better chemistry".[8]
Track listing
| 1. |
"Foreign" |
3:02 |
| 2. |
"Want To" |
3:46 |
| 3. |
"Show You Pepper" |
3:03 |
| 4. |
"Cinderella" |
2:55 |
| 5. |
"Chemistry" |
3:48 |
| 6. |
"Shake Your Body" |
3:46 |
| 7. |
"Enough" |
3:09 |
Total length: |
23:09 |
Release history
Personnel
- Producers
- Sess – production (track 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
- Photography
References
